Opinions

Dear Editor, I was having a discussion with my students one day recently and the topic of unions came up. We began discussing the positives and the negatives of union membership and one student voiced their opinion....more >>

Opinions

Dear Editor, (In response to, 'Reward offered for info on twp. cat shooter,' The Citizen, Nov. 20, page 1): The recent report of a cat found shot by an arrow in Brandon Township, characterized as an "unspeakable act of cruelty" by The Detroit News, and the photo of an 11-year-old bow hunter posing with his first buck, published by The Citizen, illustrates the strange dichotomy of opinion that exists in our community when it comes to animals and their treatment....more >>

Opinions

Dear Editor, I'm not sure the village residents really understand the makeup of the new village council after the recent election of Phil Jackson and Doug McAbee. They ran on a campaign to reduce taxes and operational costs in the village....more >>

Opinions

Dear Editor, At first blush it seems that a turf athletic field is extravagant in the current economic downturn. Evaluating this for possible benefits to our community and schools compared to the cost has stimulated several thoughts I would like to share before we as the Goodrich community decide where to spend our bond money....more >>

Phil In The Blank

Driving to Depot Park Saturday evening for a bullying-awareness, candlelight vigil, I wasn't sure what I would find. Maybe no one would be there. Maybe Steve Hyer, president of Clarkston School Board, was right when he suggested bullying wasn't an issue in Clarkston....more >>

Reader saw tolerance for artist

Dear Editor: A community that put up with endless delays in seeing a very public project continue year upon year, is tolerant (in regards to "Artist wishes mural teaches lasting lesson of tolerance," Dec....more >>

Another side to Clarkston Junior High

Dear Editor, In regards to "Bullied out," Dec. 1 edition of The Clarkston News, I feel it is my responsibility to share my thoughts on Clarkston Junior High, which I feel has been misrepresented when it comes to bullying....more >>

A very wealthy man shared his passion for art collecting with his devoted young son. Together they traveled around the world, adding fine treasures to their collection. But then the world went to war, and the young man left to serve his country....more >>

My Way

Exactly how stupid do they think we are?

Long ago, I gave up on the idea of expecting government to tell the truth. It's just not in the nature of the beast. That being said, I at least expect better lies, excuse me, 'spin' from folks who earn their living avoiding the facts....more >>